1896 ⟶ Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens

Olympic Games revived in Athens.
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1896

🏅 First Recorded Olympic Games

retrospectively set as the first Olympiad. The history of the Olympic Games is believed to reach as far back as the 13th century BC.⟶
First Recorded Olympic Games (-776)
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🏃 Diaulos Footrace Introduced to the Olympic Games

The diaulos footrace introduced at the Olympics.⟶
Diaulos Footrace Introduced to the Olympic Games (-724)
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🥊 Pankration Introduced to the Ancient Olympic Games

Pankration becomes an event at the Ancient Olympic Games.⟶
Pankration Introduced to the Ancient Olympic Games (-648)
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🏅 Isthmian Games Founded at Corinth

Isthmian Games founded at Corinth (traditional date)⟶
Isthmian Games Founded at Corinth (-580)
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🥊 Melankomas Wins Boxing at the Olympic Games

Melankomas is the boxing champion, at the 207th Olympic Games.⟶
Melankomas Wins Boxing at the Olympic Games (49)
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🏅 Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens

Olympic Games revived in Athens.⟶
Modern Olympic Games Begin in Athens (1896)
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